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It’s A Jellybean Jamboree!
I really, really enjoy visitng my Kindergarten friends. They are like little sponges and are always ready to hear something new. A few years ago, I came across the resource Jellybean Jamboree by Susan Jelleberg. As with many school counseling…
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When a Volcano Erupts…In Class!
As I visited our six first grade classrooms for guidance this month, it wasn’t hard to discern which students had problems with “erupting.” Many of them “erupted” during my lesson. It was fun to watch their volcanoes simmer down as…
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8 Tips New Test Takers Should Know
I was determined to find a new way to review test taking tips with our third graders this school year. As everyone knows, this is their first year taking the “Big Test.” In the past, I have worked with third…
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Don’t Bite the Hook!
Simon’s Hook is a wonderful book about how Grandma Rose teaches Simon to deal with teases and put downs. It is one of my favorites to use with my second graders. However, I keep it on stand-by for individual counseling…